Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has publicly defended Northern State Governor Abdel Rahman Abdel Hamid, dismissing criticism of the official and expressing confidence in his leadership.
Speaking on Tuesday, Burhan described Abdel Hamid as “a man of action” and said the criticism circulating about him did not match the governor he had known for decades.
Burhan dismissed the allegations and complaints as “just hot air,” according to local Sudanese media.
He said his relationship with Abdel Hamid dates back to 1979, when both joined the Sudanese Armed Forces. The two trained together at the military academy, lived in the same barracks and graduated on the same day, Burhan said.
The army chief praised Abdel Hamid’s discipline, professional experience and loyalty, arguing that he approached his duties from a national rather than tribal or regional perspective.
Burhan said the governor’s record in Northern State reflected his administrative experience and commitment to public service.
The remarks come amid criticism of state-level officials over governance, security and public services as Sudan’s war continues to place severe pressure on local administrations across the country.
